Ruth: Your father left us nothing but a legacy of bad debts hidden by a good name. That name is the only card we have to play. I don't understand you. It is a fine match with Hockley. It will ensure our survival.

Rose: How can you put this on me? Why are you being so selfish?

Ruth: I'm being selfish? Do you want to see me working as a seamstress? Is that what you want? To see our fine things sold at auction? Our memories scattered?

Rose: It's so unfair.

Ruth: Of course it's unfair. We're women. Our choices are never easy.